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Send us Fan Mail What happens when American military expertise meets Ukrainian battlefield determination? The answer lies in one of the most extraordinary untold stories of the Russia-Ukraine war. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, few expected Ukraine to survive. Behind the scenes, American military leaders faced an unprecedented challenge: how to support Ukraine witho...

Send us Fan Mail Professor Margaret MacMillan illuminates how decisions made at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 continue to shape today's geopolitical landscape, particularly in understanding current European conflicts including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. • The Treaty of Versailles and related settlements redefined Europe through borders that still cause tensions today • World War...

Send us Fan Mail Like and subscribe to Crossword on YouTube at Crossword Author Interviews. You can also find us at bookclues.com and follow Michele McAloon on X, BlueSky and TrueSocial, all @MicheleMcAloon1. Professor Margaret MacMillan joins us to explore how the 1919 Paris Peace Conference shaped our modern world and why understanding this pivotal moment is essential for making sense of today&a...

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Send us Fan Mail Step into a world where ancient customs still whisper the stories of generations in 'Custodians of Wonder.' In this episode, we chat with Eliot Stein, a passionate author and BBC journalist, who unveils the remarkable narratives of the last custodians of cultural practices across the globe. Eliot shares how a serendipitous encounter with an elderly lace-maker ignited his...

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Send us Fan Mail How has the Bible managed to influence cultures across the globe for over two millennia? Join me, Michelle McAloon, as I sit down with Professor Bruce Gordon, the distinguished Titus Street professor of ecclesiastical history at Yale Divinity School, to uncover the Bible's remarkable journey. Together, we promise to unearth how this sacred text has continued to evolve, both t...

Send us Fan Mail What if the mysteries of consciousness and the universe are more connected than we ever imagined? Esteemed physicist and author George Musser joins me, Michelle McElhoun, on Crossword for an enlightening conversation that explores the fascinating intersection of physics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. Musser shares his insights into why physicists are increasingly draw...

Send us Fan Mail Thanksgiving holds a special place in the heart of America, and Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of "Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience," joins us to uncover the layers of history and meaning behind this cherished holiday. What if Thanksgiving is more than just a day for turkey and football? We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of...

Send us Fan Mail Can a civil rights icon lose its way? That's the provocative question we tackle as we dive deep into the Southern Poverty Law Center's journey from revered champion of justice to a polarizing force in activism. We're joined by Tyler O'Neill, managing editor of the Daily Signal and insightful author of "Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Povert...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I engage with the esteemed Professor John M. Ellis, author of "A Short History of Relations Between Peoples: How the World Began to Move Beyond Tribalism," to uncover profound insights into the evolution of human relations. The conversation kicks off with a journey back to the pivotal transformations around 1500, spurred by the Age of Discovery and Gutenberg&a...

Send us Fan Mail Is the rise of new media reshaping the future of politics?" Join me, Michelle McElhune, as I sit down with Bradley Devlin, politics editor of the Daily Signal and the voice behind the new podcast, Signal Sit Down. Together, we dissect the evolving landscape of media bias, drawing parallels between the decentralized power structures in Congress and the historical breakdown of...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a lively and insightful episode as we explore the theatrical nature of the current election season. With our special guest, Tony Kennett from the Daily Signal, we dissect how figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are transforming the political landscape with their unconventional approaches. Witness how Trump's social media dynamism has turned political engag...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how the digital revolution is reshaping education with insights from Dr. Mark Bauerlein, a senior editor at First Things and English professor at Emory University. Our conversation navigates the challenges posed by social media and smartphones, which are distracting students from engaging with traditional literature. We tackle the shift in educational priorities, moving f...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the extraordinary journey of Ambassador John J. Sullivan, who navigated his path from South Boston's streets to the high-stakes world of international diplomacy as the U.S. ambassador to Russia. With a rich family legacy steeped in military service, Sullivan's early passion for foreign policy and national security carved his path through pivotal roles, including...

Send us Fan Mail Conservative women are reshaping the political narrative, challenging the status quo with boldness and tenacity. Virginia Allen, co-host of the 'Problematic Women' podcast and a contributor to the Daily Signal, sheds light on the pressing issues at the U.S.-Mexico border, providing firsthand insights from her travels across key regions like Eagle Pass, El Paso, and Yuma....

Send us Fan Mail Could America's administrative state be the greatest threat to liberty today? Ned Ryan, author of "American Leviathan: The Birth of the Administrative State and Progressive Authoritarianism," joins us to tackle this monumental question. We trace the origins and growth of the administrative state from Woodrow Wilson's era to today's sprawling bureaucracy, w...

Send us Fan Mail Is America's housing crisis a ticking time bomb? Join us as we welcome James Burling, author of the thought-provoking book "Nowhere to Live," to uncover the staggering statistics and alarming realities facing millions of Americans. With many individuals spending more than half their income on housing and states like California battling a severe shortage of homes, th...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a city could be divided by more than just a wall? Join me, Michele McAloon, as I sit down with the brilliant Bryn Turnbull to navigate the poignant and gripping world of historical fiction in her latest book, "The Berlin Apartment." We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of Berlin's turbulent history post-World War II, from the city&apo...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the fate of an entire nation hinges on a series of critical, split-second decisions? Sir Laurie Bristow, the last UK ambassador to Afghanistan, pulls back the curtain on the frantic final months preceding the fall of Kabul in August 2021. From the ramifications of the 2020 Doha Agreement to the chaotic evacuation scenes, he offers a gripping narrative of the UK’s...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership and Common Sense. What did Machiavelli and St Augustine have in common? Can we learn leadership from the failures of Napoleon?  Why did President Lincoln's impeccable timing create a more equal nation? Join me in this fascinating conversation with Yale professor and Pulitzer Prize winner  John Lewis Gaddis, author On Grand Strategy (Penguin Press 2018). From Ancien...

Send us Fan Mail Human rights? Do they exist in a post Christian America? Can democracy even survive in a world without religion? John Daniel Davidson a senior editor at the Federalist  https://fedsoc.org/ has written a soul searching and searing book Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity  and the Dark Age to Come.   All the social issues of our times are touched by the role of religion in so...